{{Short description|Irish association football club}} {{redirect|Kerry FC|the Welsh football club|Kerry F.C. (Wales)}} {{Use Hiberno-English|date=November 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Kerry F.C. | image = Kerry F.C. crest.svg | upright = 0.90 | founded = {{start date and age|2022}} | ground = [[Mounthawk Park]] | capacity = 1,200<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fallon |first=John |date=16 February 2023 |title=League of Ireland soccer has arrived in the Kingdom, and Kerry FC have no intentions of departing anytime soon |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41072483.html |website=[[Irish Examiner]]}}</ref> | chrtitle = Chairperson | chairman = John Wall<ref name="RTÉ_chair" /> | manager = [[Colin Healy]]<ref name="indoMay2025">{{cite web|url = https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/colin-healy-back-in-football-as-former-ireland-coach-appointed-new-kerry-manager-after-toughest-year/a1489104405.html | website = independent.ie | title = Colin Healy back in football as former Ireland coach appointed new Kerry manager after 'toughest year' | date = 5 May 2025 | accessdate = 6 May 2025 }}</ref> | league = [[League of Ireland First Division]] | season = [[2025 League of Ireland First Division|2025]] | position = [[League of Ireland First Division]], 9th of 10 | fullname = Kerry Football Club | website = {{URL|https://kerryfc.com/}} | pattern_la1 = | pattern_b1 = _vneckwhite | pattern_ra1 = | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = | leftarm1 = 09820b | body1 = 09820b | rightarm1 = 09820b | shorts1 = 09820b | socks1 = 09820b | pattern_la2 = | pattern_b2 = _vneckgold | pattern_ra2 = | pattern_sh2 = | pattern_so2 = | leftarm2 = 000000 | body2 = 000000 | rightarm2 = 000000 | shorts2 = 000000 | socks2 = 000000 }} '''Kerry Football Club''' is an [[List of association football clubs in the Republic of Ireland|Irish association football club]] based in [[Tralee]], [[County Kerry]]. They play their home matches at [[Mounthawk Park]].
The club competes in the [[League of Ireland First Division]], starting in the [[2023 League of Ireland First Division|2023 season]], with an inaugural fixture against [[Cobh Ramblers]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stack |first=Damian |date=12 December 2022 |title=Kerry FC get home tie for their League of Ireland debut |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-get-home-tie-for-their-league-of-ireland-debut-42213431.html |work=[[Kerryman]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref>
== History == === Early days===
Participation from [[County Kerry]] in the [[League of Ireland]] began when a team representing the [[Kerry District League]] (KDL) participated in the [[League of Ireland U19 Division|Eircom U21 League]] in 2002 and 2003, while [[Tralee Dynamos A.F.C.|Tralee Dynamos]] subsequently played in the third-tier [[A Championship]] between 2009 and 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eircom U21 League, 2002 & 2003 |url=https://www.kerrydistrictleague.ie/eircom-u21-league-2002-2003/ |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Kerry District League]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rice |first=Mike |date=1 April 2009 |title=Tralee Dynamos have more than a sporting chance |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/tralee-dynamos-have-more-than-a-sporting-chance-27381520.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |work=[[The Kerryman]] |language=en |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> Following the folding of the A Championship in 2011, Tralee Dynamos submitted an application for a licence to compete in the [[League of Ireland First Division]] for the [[2012 League of Ireland First Division|2012 season]]. However, their application was unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2012 |title=Cobh and Tralee fail to gain First Division licences |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-30539944.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Irish Examiner]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Malone |first=Emmet |date=27 January 2012 |title=Tralee Dynamos and Cobh Ramblers surprised by exclusion from first division |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/tralee-dynamos-and-cobh-ramblers-surprised-by-exclusion-from-first-division-1.452411 |access-date=17 November 2022 |newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] |language=en}}</ref>
===Underage leagues===
The KDL resumed participation with the League of Ireland at underage level in the late 2010s, joining the Southern Elite Division of the [[League of Ireland U17 Division|Under-17 League]] in 2016 and subsequently that of the Under-19 League in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 December 2015 |title=Kerry District League to join SSE Airtricity U17 League |url=https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/kerry-district-league-to-join-sse-airtricity-u17-league |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Football Association of Ireland|FAI]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerry U19 |url=https://www.extratime.com/teams/101724/name/?results=2019#fixtures |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Extratime.ie|extratime]]}}</ref>
===Senior side===
It was announced on 22 June 2022 that an application had been made by Kerry Football Club, an entity comprising the KDL and a consortium led by [[Brian Ainscough]], Steven Conway and [[Billy Dennehy]], for a licence to compete in the League of Ireland for the 2023 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Browne |first=P. J. |date=2 June 2022 |title=Kerry FC Take Major Step Towards Joining The League Of Ireland |url=https://www.balls.ie/football/kerry-league-of-ireland-club-512194 |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Balls.ie]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Brennan |first=Paul |date=23 June 2022 |title=Kerry FC Director of Football Billy Dennehy says club will recruit local talent rather than investing heavily on outside players |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-director-of-football-billy-dennehy-says-club-will-recruit-local-talent-rather-than-investing-heavily-on-outside-players-41783706.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |work=[[The Kerryman]] |language=en |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> The application was deemed successful on 16 November, when Kerry were awarded a licence for the First Division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clubs issued League of Ireland licences for 2023 |url=https://www.fai.ie/domestic/news/clubs-issued-league-of-ireland-licences-for-2023 |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=FAI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Seán |date=16 November 2022 |title='A dream come true' – Historic day for Kingdom as Kerry FC joins League of Ireland First Division |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/a-dream-come-true-historic-day-for-kingdom-as-kerry-fc-joins-league-of-ireland-first-division-42149096.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Galvin |first=T. J. |date=16 November 2022 |title=Kerry FC awarded licence to compete in First Division next season |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41007866.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Irish Examiner]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moynihan |first=Adam |date=16 November 2022 |title=BREAKING: Kerry FC granted League of Ireland licence |url=https://killarneyadvertiser.ie/sport/breaking-kerry-fc-granted-league-of-ireland-licence/ |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=Killarney Advertiser |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Brennan |first=Paul |date=17 November 2022 |title=Kerry FC games will be huge boost to local economy as county looks forward to League of Ireland soccer |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-games-will-be-huge-boost-to-local-economy-as-county-looks-forward-to-league-of-ireland-soccer-42151902.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |work=[[The Kerryman]] |language=en |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> The club would operate on a fully [[amateur]] basis for the 2023 season, and play their games at [[Mounthawk Park]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Murt |date=17 November 2022 |title=Billy Dennehy: Fully amateur Kerry FC not fearful of competititon with GAA |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41008931.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[Irish Examiner]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Barry |first=Brian |date=17 November 2022 |title=Kerry FC: League of Ireland's newest club are prepared to build success slowly |url=https://www.the42.ie/kerry-fc-billy-dennehy-5922559-Nov2022/ |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=[[The42.ie]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Stack |first=Damian |date=15 November 2022 |title=FAI's decision on Kerry FC's League of Ireland application imminent |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/fais-decision-on-kerry-fcs-league-of-ireland-application-imminent-42146614.html |access-date=17 November 2022 |work=[[The Kerryman]] |language=en |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> Dennehy was announced as the club's first manager on 19 December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2022 |title=Kerry FC name Billy Dennehy as manager and announce first two signings |url=https://www.the42.ie/billy-dennehy-kerry-fc-5950668-Dec2022/ |website=[[The42]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fallon |first=John |date=19 December 2022 |title=Billy Dennehy appointed Kerry FC manager ahead of League of Ireland tilt |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41031524.html |website=[[Irish Examiner]]}}</ref> Later that same day, [[Treaty United]] midfielder Matt Keane was announced as the club's first signing, followed by Seán McGrath from [[Cobh Ramblers F.C.|Cobh Ramblers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 December 2022 |title=Kerry reveal Billy Dennehy as manager; Keane and McGrath to play for Kingdom in 2023 |url=https://www.radiokerry.ie/sport/kerry-reveal-billy-dennehy-as-manager-keane-and-mcgrath-to-play-for-kingdom-in-2023-310263 |website=[[Radio Kerry]]}}</ref>
The club's first ever competitive senior fixture took place on 17 February 2023, a 2–0 home defeat against [[Cobh Ramblers F.C.|Cobh Ramblers]] at [[Mounthawk Park]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stack |first=Damian |date=12 December 2022 |title=Kerry FC get home tie for their League of Ireland debut |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-get-home-tie-for-their-league-of-ireland-debut-42213431.html |work=[[The Kerryman]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Murt |date=17 February 2023 |title=Kerry FC's first-ever League of Ireland match ends in defeat |url=https://www.the42.ie/kerry-cobh-ramblers-loi-report-5998447-Feb2023/ |website=The42}}</ref> The following week, Leo Gaxha scored the club's first ever senior goal, in a 3–1 defeat against [[Bray Wanderers F.C.|Bray Wanderers]] at the [[Carlisle Grounds]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Daniel |date=25 February 2023 |title=Bray Wanderers defeat Kerry FC to make it two wins from two as Ian Ryan era gathers momentum |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/sport/bray-wanderers-defeat-kerry-fc-to-make-it-two-wins-from-two-as-ian-ryan-era-gathers-momentum-42359377.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=[[Wicklow People]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Dan |date=25 February 2023 |title=Kerry FC boss Billy Dennehy says there were 'lots of positives' against Bray but it was 'the basics that cost us' |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-boss-billy-dennehy-says-there-were-lots-of-positives-against-bray-but-it-was-the-basics-that-cost-us-42359334.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=[[The Kerryman]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> Kerry secured their first point in the League of Ireland on 3 March, following a 1–1 draw with Treaty United at Mounthawk Park.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stack |first=Damian |date=3 March 2023 |title=Kerry FC claim first ever point in hard fought draw with Treaty United |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-claim-first-ever-point-in-hard-fought-draw-with-treaty-united-42369384.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=[[The Kerryman]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> Figures released upon the completion of the first series of First Division fixtures showed that Kerry had an average home attendance of 1,194, placing them fifth out of the ten clubs in the division, with all four home matches selling out.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stack |first=Damian |date=2023-04-21 |title=Kerry FC attendances 'exceeding expectations' at quarter mark of the season |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-attendances-exceeding-expectations-at-quarter-mark-of-the-season/42443327.html |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=[[The Kerryman]] |language=en |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scanlon |first=Cronan |date=2023-04-21 |title=Finn Harps see increase in average home attendances |url=https://www.donegaldaily.com/2023/04/21/finn-harps-see-increase-in-average-home-attendances/ |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=Donegal Daily |language=en-US}}</ref> Kerry secured their first-ever win in the League of Ireland at the fourteenth attempt, with a 3–2 victory away to [[Athlone Town A.F.C.|Athlone Town]] on 12 May,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donoghue |first=Eamon |date=12 May 2023 |title=Kerry FC finally get their first win as Kelliher brace helps them to 3-2 win away to Athlone Town |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-finally-get-their-first-win-as-kelliher-brace-helps-them-to-3-2-win-away-to-athlone-town/a849330925.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=[[The Kerryman]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> before recording their first-ever clean sheet on 2 June, following a scoreless draw with [[Finn Harps F.C.|Finn Harps]] at [[Finn Park]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Craig |first=Frank |date=2 June 2023 |title=Relief as Kerry FC take first clean-sheet and draw away to Finn Harps |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/relief-as-kerry-fc-take-first-clean-sheet-and-draw-away-to-finn-harps/a782760642.html |access-date=27 June 2023 |website=[[The Kerryman]] |via=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> On 17 November 2023, it was announced that [[Billy Dennehy]] had stepped down as manager to return to his original position of Sporting Director, with Conor McCarthy taking over as manager.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://kerryfc.com/change-in-senior-management-team-ahead-of-the-2024-season/ | title=Change in Senior Management Team Ahead of the 2024 Season | date=17 November 2023 }}</ref> On 24 November 2023, Brian Ainscough departed the club to take over ownership of [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]], pulling his funding in Kerry after one year with the club.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fallon |first=John |date=24 November 2023 |title=Kerry FC owner Brian Ainscough switches to Dundalk |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41276785.html |website=[[Irish Examiner]]}}</ref>
The club qualified for the final of the 2023-24 [[Munster Senior Cup (association football)|Munster Senior Cup]] but lost out to [[Waterford F.C.|Waterford]]. At the end of the 2024 league season, the club finished bottom of the First Division.<ref name="RTÉ_chair">{{Cite news |date=2024-12-19 |title=New chair Wall takes controlling stake in Kerry FC |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/1219/1487413-new-chair-wall-takes-controlling-stake-in-kerry-fc/ |language=en}}</ref> In December 2024, businessman John Wall took a controlling interest in the club.<ref name="RTÉ_chair" /><ref name="indo_Wall">{{Cite web |date=2025-12-24 |title=Meet John Wall, the Silicon Valley executive aiming to turn Kerry FC into ‘the biggest little club in the world’ |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/meet-john-wall-the-silicon-valley-executive-aiming-to-turn-kerry-fc-into-the-biggest-little-club-in-the-world/a2110896585.html |access-date=2026-02-12 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref>
On the 29 July 2025 Kerry announced the departure of first team players [[Mathyas Randriamamy]] a [[Madagascar national football team|Madagascar]] international goalkeeper and [[Zimbabwe national football team|Zimbabwe]] international [[Shane Maroodza]] who had signed for the club just five days previously and made one appearance, while Radriamamy had made 4 after signing at the start of the year. The announcement on the club's [[Twitter]] page stated that "their values and principles didn’t match the standards of the club".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Conor |date=2025-07-30 |title=Kerry FC sack Shane Maroodza days after signing him |url=https://punditarena.com/football/kerry-fc-sack-shane-maroodza-days-after-signing-him/ |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=punditarena.com |language=en-IE}}</ref>
On 15 August 2025, Kerry reached the quarter final stages of the [[FAI Cup]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41688357.html|title=Kerry FC shock nine-man Cobh Ramblers to reach last eight for the first time|date=15 August 2025|work=Irish Examiner|accessdate=12 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/0911/1533031-fai-cup-preview-holders-drogheda-face-formidable-hoops/|title=FAI Cup preview: Holders Drogheda United face formidable Shamrock Rovers in FAI Cup quarter-finals|date=12 September 2025|work=RTE Sport|accessdate=12 September 2025}}</ref> In the quarter final, held on 12 September 2025, the club pulled-off a significant comeback, as they came from 3 goals down to win 4–3 after extra time at home to [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] (their first ever win over [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] opposition).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41704592.html|title=Kerry pull off epic comeback victory over Sligo to reach FAI Cup semis|first=Murt|last=Murphy|date=12 September 2025|website=Irish Examiner}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/0912/1533161-kerry-fc-rally-to-record-remarkable-cup-win-over-sligo/|title=Kerry FC rally to record remarkable Cup win over Sligo Rovers|date=12 September 2025|work=RTE Sport|accessdate=15 September 2025}}</ref> They played [[Shamrock Rovers]] in the [[2025 FAI Cup]] semi-final on 5 October.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-14 |title=FAI Cup semi-final draw details confirmed |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/0914/1533465-fai-cup-semi-final-draw-kerry-face-tough-trip-to-hoops/ |language=en}}</ref> Around 1,000 travelling Kerry supporters made the journey to [[Tallaght Stadium]] where Kerry lost the match 6-1.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/1005/1536894-shamrock-rovers-demolish-kerry-to-maintain-double-hopes/|title=Shamrock Rovers demolish Kerry to maintain double hopes|date=5 October 2025|work=RTE Sportl|accessdate=9 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/graham-burke-combines-sublime-and-ridiculous-as-shamrock-rovers-breeze-past-kerry-to-keep-double-hopes-on-track/a1750911604.html|title=Graham Burke combines sublime and ridiculous as Shamrock Rovers breeze past Kerry to keep double hopes on track|date=5 October 2025|work=Irish Independentl|accessdate=9 October 2025}}</ref>
==First team squad== {{Updated|15 April 2026}}<ref name="men's_2025">{{Cite web |date=3 September 2025 |title=Player Profiles |url=https://kerryfc.com/player-profiles/ |access-date=2025-12-19 |website=Kerry FC |language=en}}</ref>{{fv|reason=As of 15 April 2026, the linked webpage doesn't support or list many of the names listed below. Including Mangan. |date=April 2026}} {{fs start}} {{fs player|no=1|nat=IRL|name=Matthew Connor|pos=GK}} {{fs player|no=2|nat=IRL|name=Finn Barrett|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=3|nat=IRL|name=Sean O'Connell|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=4|nat=IRL|name=[[Kilian Cantwell]]|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=5|nat=SKN|name=Kieran Cooney|pos=DF}}<ref>https://www.radiokerry.ie/sport/kieran-cooney-signs-for-kerry-fc-468283</ref> {{fs player|no=7|nat=IRL|name=Seán McGrath|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=9|nat=IRL|name=Ryan Kelliher|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=10|nat=IRL|name=Cian Murphy|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=11|nat=IRL|name=Daniel Okwute|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=14|nat=FIN|name=[[Jonas Häkkinen]]|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=15|nat=IRL|name=Eric Koufie|pos=MF|other=on loan from [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]]}} {{fs player|no=17|nat=IRL|name=Cian Brosnan|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=18|nat=IRL|name=Samuel Aladesanusi|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=19|nat=IRL|name=Brandon Bermingham|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=21|nat=IRL|name=Luke Palmer|pos=FW}} {{fs mid}} {{fs player|no=22|nat=IRL|name=Oran Horgan|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=23|nat=IRL|name=Ryan Perez|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=24|nat=USA|name=[[Vincent Borden]]|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=26|nat=IRL|name=Matthew Britton|pos=FW|other=on loan from [[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]]}} {{fs player|no=27|nat=IRL|name=Luke Doolan|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=28|nat=ENG|name=Niall Brookwell|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=29|nat=IRL|name=Ewan Lee|pos=DF}} {{fs player|no=30|nat=IRL|name=Darragh Foley|pos=GK}} {{fs player|no=31|nat=IRL|name=Robert Keane|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=32|nat=IRL|name=Shayne Stack|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=35|nat=IRL|name=Arran Healy|pos=MF}} {{fs player|no=40|nat=IRL|name=Harvey Mangan|pos=GK}} {{fs player|no=41|nat=IRL|name=Cian Bargary|pos=FW}} {{fs player|no=44|nat=IRL|name=Harry Halwax|pos=GK}} {{fs end}}
== Technical staff == {{Updated|December 2025}} <ref name="men's_2025" /> {| class="wikitable" !Position !Name |- |Manager |[[Colin Healy]]<ref name="indoMay2025"/> |- |Assistant Manager |Chris Collopy<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/limerick-native-chris-collopy-is-relishing-new-role-as-kerry-fc-assistant-manager/a1402844577.html | work = The Kerryman | title = Limerick native Chris Collopy is relishing new role as Kerry FC assistant manager | date = 20 February 2025 | accessdate = 27 November 2025 }}</ref> |- |First Team Coach |Conor McCarthy{{fact|date=February 2026}} |- |Goalkeeper Coach |Michael O'Connor{{fact|date=February 2026}} |}
== Women's team == In June 2023, Kerry FC announced the establishment of a women's football club, via acceptance into the EA Sports LOI Academy WU17's league for the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brennan |first=Paul |date=26 June 2023 |title=Kerry FC to field a team in the women's under-17 League of Ireland Academy from 2024 |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/soccer/kerry-fc-to-field-a-team-in-the-womens-under-17-league-of-ireland-academy-from-2024/a697956452.html |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref>
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